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1250 West University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32601

Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center By Ihg - A 5-story landmark hotel with rooftop pool across from University of Florida

Located in the heart of Gainesville across from the University of Florida, Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center features 167 non-smoking rooms with interior corridors. The hotel's rooms include plush beds, large work desks, Keurig coffee makers, refrigerators, and microwaves. On the rooftop, guests find a pool and spacious sun deck offering views of the university campus. Piesanos Pints and Pies restaurant serves Italian cuisine with 40 craft beers on tap. The property contains 4000 square feet of event space including a ballroom. A 24-hour fitness center provides elliptical machines, treadmills, and free weights. This Gainesville hotel offers complimentary parking and local shuttle service. Within walking distance are Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Target, Publix, Starbucks, and Chick-fil-A. The Harn Museum of Art, Florida Natural History Museum, and Butterfly Rainforest are nearby cultural attractions.

Pros

Complimentary local area shuttle service and parking

Kids under 11 eat free with adult orders from the main menu

Rooftop pool deck offers unique views of the university campus

Located steps from multiple dining and shopping options

Cons

6 miles from Gainesville Regional Airport

Limited breakfast hours from 6 AM to 10 AM

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28 m² 
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Getting around

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City Centre
Gainesville 1.4 km
Airports
Gainesville Regional (GNV) 9.7 km
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Rollaway beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • In-room computer
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

1250 West University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32601
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1250 West University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32601
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University
University of Florida
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Restaurants
Leonardo's Pizza by the Slice
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Bagels & Noodles
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Know Where Coffee
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
310 m
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Mother's Pub & Grill
270 m
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
330 m
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Firehouse Subs
270 m
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Krishna Lunch
410 m
214 NW 14th St
Subway
330 m
1005 W University Avenue
El Indio
390 m
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Sushi Chao
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